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Posted: 17-Aug-23
Location: Seattle, Washington
Type: Contract
Salary: $25.00
Extended Day Substitute Teacher
2022 -2023 School Year
$25.00 per hour
Our Mission
Bertschi School educates children to become compassionate, confident and creative learners in a global community.
Our Values
Our community values integrity, inclusiveness, respect, diversity and a commitment to
sustainability.
Our Pedagogy
Bertschi School believes that students learn best when they are:
- safe and known in an inclusive community that values diverse perspectives
- supported in developing social-emotional skills
- provided academic choice and challenge at their “just right level”
- engaged in meaningful work
- encouraged to problem solve through inquiry, trial, and error
- empowered to take risks and make change
- given opportunities to collaborate and dialogue with a diverse group of learners
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement
Bertschi School values diversity and believes engaging our differences makes us better and stronger. We welcome and honor the unique contributions of people from all racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, gender identities, learning styles, physical abilities and sexual orientations. Our commitment to equity drives us to be inclusive and diverse in all areas of our school.
Our School
Bertschi School, founded in 1975, is a Washington State approved elementary school. We are a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS) and accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NWAC). The school serves children from pre-kindergarten through grade five. Bertschi School is an exciting environment for professionals who like to be part of a dynamic team of professionals and who thrive on the challenges and rewards of working with an active community. The staff enjoys a salary and benefit package in line with other independent private schools in the Northwest.
Position Summary
Bertschi substitute teachers are pre-arranged or called when a teacher is ill to cover teaching responsibilities. Substitutes share their availability and teaching preferences with our office manager. Substitute opportunities range from one to several days throughout the school year. Hours vary from lunchtime to after school hours.
Substitute Responsibilities:
- Able to supervise students in lunch, recess, and after school activities
- Communicate and collaborate well with faculty
- Work and communicate well with students and their parents/guardians
- Comfortable leading pre-k - fifth grade students in games and craft activities
Job Requirements:
- Teaching or childcare experience highly preferred
No phone calls will be accepted. Interested candidates are invited to complete the Bertschi application form and submit a cover letter and resume to: employment@bertschi.org
Bertschi School is an equal opportunity employer seeking a more culturally diverse workplace. Bertschi School welcomes faculty and staff from various backgrounds of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, socio-economic status, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.
